Bundesliga Matchday 34 preview, betting picks & best odds

Many questions hang in the balance heading into the final weekend of the 2023/24 Bundesliga season. Which teams will be relegated? Will champions Bayer Leverkusen go unbeaten? Who will lock down the final European spots? Here are our free soccer betting predictions for all games in Matchday 34 of the German top division.

Heidenheim vs FC Koln

Saturday, May 18 – 3:30pm CEST – Voith-Arena

FC Koln, currently second from bottom, gave themselves a fighting chance following last Saturday’s 3-2 win over Union Berlin. Desperately needing a win over Heidenheim, whom they are unbeaten against in their last three meetings, Koln could triumph—even though it may be too little, too late.

Union Berlin vs SC Freiburg

Saturday, May 18 – 3:30pm CEST – Stadion An der Alten Forsterei

Sitting third from bottom, Union Berlin need just one point to guarantee their safety. Meanwhile, the visitors continue to push for European football. With a solid record of not losing to Freiburg at home in recent memory, the capital outfit enters this high-stakes match with confidence. Anticipate Union Berlin to win in front of their fervent supporters.

Bayer Leverkusen vs FC Augsburg

Saturday, May 18 – 3:30pm CEST – BayArena

Champions Bayer Leverkusen extended their unbeaten run to 50 games in all competitions, following last Sunday’s commanding 5-0 win over Bochum. Xabi Alonso’s side look poised to complete the Bundesliga season unbeaten with victory over Augsburg, who are winless in their last four games.

Borussia Dortmund vs SV Darmstadt

Saturday, May 18 – 3:30pm CEST – Signal Iduna Park

Nowhere near the title race this season, Borussia Dortmund will view this Bundesliga fixture as a warm-up for their Champions League final match with Real Madrid.
Consequently, they should secure a comfortable victory against already-relegated Darmstadt.

Eintracht Frankfurt vs RB Leipzig

Saturday, May 18 – 3:30pm CEST – Deutsche Bank Park

RB Leipzig, who haven’t lost in over three months, hope to extend their streak against Eintracht Frankfurt, who have just one win from their last eight games. Online bookmakers are giving us great value in the anytime goalscorer market for Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko, who has struck in six consecutive games.

Hoffenheim vs Bayern Munich

Saturday, May 18 – 3:30pm CEST – WIRSOL Rhein-Neckar-Arena

Bayern Munich will endure their first trophyless season since 2012, following their exit from the Champions League. Meanwhile, with 36 goals on his debut season in the Bundesliga, England captain Harry Kane should add to his goal tally against Hoffenheim, as he claims his Golden Boot award.

VfB Stuttgart vs Borussia Monchengladbach

Saturday, May 18 – 3:30pm CEST – MHPArena

Third on the table with four wins from their last six outings, Stuttgart should finish their campaign strongly against Borussia Monchengladbach, who sit in 13th. Winless in their last five games, Monchengladbach could suffer further disappointment at the hands of their fiery hosts.

Werder Bremen vs VfL Bochum

Saturday, May 18 – 3:30pm CEST – wohninvest WESERSTADION

After weeks of grappling in the relegation zone, Bochum have staved off an automatic drop by securing seven points from their last five games under their interim manager. Determined to stay in the Bundesliga, Heiko Butscher’s side need at least a point against Werder Bremen, who only have two wins from their last eleven games.

Wolfsburg vs Mainz

Saturday, May 18 – 3:30pm CEST – Volkswagen Arena

Sitting five points ahead of their opponents, Wolfsburg are on a decent run of three wins from their last four games. Meanwhile, Mainz clawed their way out of the bottom three with victory over Borussia Dortmund last Saturday. A 1-1 draw during the reverse fixture, expect goals from both sides.

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